New King James Version
Romans 16:2
2that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she has need of you; for indeed she has been a helper of many and of myself also.
Romans 16:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.
- New International Version (NIV)I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me.
- English Standard Version (ESV)that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Welcome her in the Lord as one who is worthy of honor among God’s people. Help her in whatever she needs, for she has been helpful to many, and especially to me.
Context of Romans 16:2
1I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she has need of you; for indeed she has been a helper of many and of myself also. 3Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, 4who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
Read all of Romans 16Romans 16:2 word by word
ἵνα αὐτὴν προσδέξησθε ἐν κυρίῳ ἀξίως τῶν ἁγίων καὶ παραστῆτε αὐτῇ ἐν ᾧ ἂν ὑμῶν χρῄζῃ πράγματι· καὶ γὰρ αὐτὴ προστάτις πολλῶν ἐγενήθη καὶ ἐμοῦ αὐτοῦ.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
- ye receiveπροσδέχομαιprosdechomai · to wait for/welcomeG4327
- herαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
- as becomethἀξίωςaxiōs · appropriatelyG516
- saintsὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- saintsἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- ye assistπαρίστημιparistēmi paristanō · to stand byG3936
- ·ὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
- whatsoeverἄνan · ifG302
- businessπρᾶγμαpragma · thingG4229
- she hath needχρῄζωchrēzō · to needG5535
- of youσύsu · youG4771
- forγάρgar · forG1063
- sheοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
- hath beenγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
- a succourerπροστάτιςprostatis · patronessG4368
- of manyπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
- of myselfἐγώegō · I/weG1473
Cross-references for Romans 16:2
- Romans 15:7Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God.
- Matthew 10:40“He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.
- Matthew 25:40And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’
- Philippians 2:29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem;
- Colossians 4:10Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),
- Philemon 1:12I am sending him back. You therefore receive him, that is, my own heart,
- 2 John 1:10If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him;
- 3 John 1:5Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers,
- Ephesians 5:3But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints;
- Philippians 1:27Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel,
- 1 Timothy 2:10but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.
- Romans 16:3Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,
- Acts 9:36At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.
- Philippians 4:14Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress.
- 2 Timothy 1:18The Lord grant to him that he may find mercy from the Lord in that Day—and you know very well how many ways he ministered to me at Ephesus.
Commentaries on Romans 16:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Succourer of many - One who probably entertained the apostles and preachers who came to minister at Cenchrea, and who was remarkable for entertaining strangers. See on Romans 12:8; (note).Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2That ye receive her - That you acknowledge her as being in the Lord, or as being a servant of the Lord; that is, as a Christian; compare Romans 14:3; Philemon 2:29. As becometh saints - As it is proper that Christians should treat their brethren. She hath been a succourer of many - The word used here ́ prostatismeans properly “a patron, a help,” and was applied by the Greeks to one who “presided” over an assembly; to one who became “a patron” of others…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2she has been a great help to many people: This phrase refers to the ancient role of a patron. A patron was a wealthy person who used influence and money to support people and important work. Phoebe appears to have been a woman of wealth and influence who used her resources to support missionaries, including Paul.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. Receive her in the Lord--that is, as a genuine disciple of the Lord Jesus. as--"so as" becometh saints--so as saints should receive saints. assist her in whatsoever business she hath--"may have" need of you--some private business of her own. for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also--(See Psa 41:1-3; 2Ti 1:16-18).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Romans 16
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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